Some of the trio’s combination play in recent weeks has been top drawer.

But the Wanderers certainly have plenty of devastating threats of their own.

Under-performing marquee man Piovaccari has been added to an extended squad and it will be interesting to see if he makes the final 16. But expect Tony Popovic to try and exploit City on the flanks.

When the sides last met the Wanderers got plenty of joy out wide in the second-half, capitalising on the open space in those areas with City playing a 3-5-2.

It forced City to change to four at the back and it will be interesting to see if van ‘t Schip sticks with three central defenders or goes for a tactical tweak on Friday night.

If he sticks with three, wide men Michael Zullo and Ivan Franjic will be key for the visitors, not only going forward but tracking back and helping out defensively. It’s an area where this match could well be decided.

Expect football of the very highest quality.

WHO’S BEEN IN THE SPOTLIGHT THIS WEEK?

Harry Novillo. The Frenchman has been almost untouchable in recent weeks. He scored twice in City’s win over Phoenix on Monday night as well as in their 3-2 win over Wanderers earlier this month. Can the home side find a way to stop him in this one?